[he settles for answering just the direct questions right now -- he's doubtlessly going to have to recount the full story several times if he tells everyone individually, and he's more concerned about finding out the current situation back home for himself right now.]

It's an ordinary trade ship, though a heavily damaged one right now. Everyone in our group suffered little to no physical injury, but Alice had a close call with hypothermia.

[a breath, and a carefully neutral expression.]

Who is currently in charge at Redgate?